MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,872 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
multiple areas of corrosion outside of prescribed areas
Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective no pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))
Nearside front sill corroded
Offside rear sill corroded
Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
service brake pedal slightly spongy
Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Lower Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Upper Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake pedal feels a bit spongy , performance ok for mot criteria
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
Based on 171,025 MOT tests across 8,371 vehicles.
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J452 VUX is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1991 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 71,041 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Talbot Express fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 6,812 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J452 VUX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Talbot Express typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 35 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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J452 VUX is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 21 September 1991.
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